What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Manager position at The Gund Company?
Annual Starting Salary: $88,000
Plus, Quarterly $$ Bonuses $$
Plant/Work Location: 10501-3 West 133rd Ave.
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Value Stream/Market: Motors
The Gund Company is a manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions specializing in customized insulation parts. With 12 facilities worldwide, we specialize in custom fabricated parts manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems. We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding customer needs and have a reputation for outstanding customer service and quality.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Manufacturing Manager (Value Stream Manager - internally) with exceptional collaborative leadership skills to oversee our Order Fulfillment Process (from quoting through shipping and invoicing) for the Motor market. This position reports to the Plant Manager.
- Responsible for the development and performance of the plant personnel that work in their value stream.
- Responsible for the direction and coordination of all production operations through team leads, production and customer service personnel.
- Manage assembly operations, machining operations, processing, treating, packaging, and shipping.
- Ability to effectively lead and influence people and teams (up to 15 direct reports).
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent math skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Technically competent and able to provide clear direction.
- A bachelor's degree in technical field and four years of experience in management, or any similar combination of education and experience is required.
- Minimum of two years of experience in the manufacturing industry is required.
- Knowledge of Quality Concepts (i.e., SPC, TQM, JIT) and Quality Systems (i.e., ISO 9000, Six Sigma, Zero Defects) is preferred
Salary : $88,000
